In case people to the left of, say, Mitt Romney (Republican, UT) or Susan Collins (Republican, ME) needed an additional reason to despise coal-addict Joe Manchin (For Rent, WV), the most dependably conservative-abetting senator gave it to them this week in comments mocking sustainable and clean air proposals while defending billionaires from higher taxes to fund those proposals.
Henry Ford?
Joe…
KakaoTalk is now available on all Wear OS watches, likely thanks to Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 4
October 28, 2021
Different messaging apps are popular in different parts of the world, and in South Korea, KakaoTalk rules the market. Now, KakaoTalk is finally delivering a smartwatch experience on Wear OS, and it’s thanks to Samsung’s arrival on the market.
In its latest Play Store…
Nikon Z9 initial review: We take a detailed look at Nikon's new pro mirrorless camera
October 28, 2021
All images by DPReview
The Nikon Z9 is a 45.7MP full-frame pro sports mirrorless camera: a high speed, 8K-shooting statement of intent from one of the industry’s biggest players.
Nikon becomes the third brand to build a pro-grade mirrorless camera around a…
Nikon has announced that it is developing a new 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S prime lens with a built-in 1.4x teleconverter for Nikon Z-mount, which will be the first super-telephoto lens made for Nikon’s mirrorless system.
The new Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S prime lens will belong to the S-Line of Nikon Z Lenses that the company states “pursues the ultimate in optical performance.” The super-zoom…
Nikon has announced two new zoom lenses for its Z-mount mirrorless system: the Nikkor Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S and the Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 S. The company also launched a second-generation FTZ adapter.
The two new zoom lenses are the latest additions to the S-Line of…
The International Press Telecommunications Council (IPTC) has released a new version of its Photo Metadata standard that includes two new properties aimed at making photos more accessible to those with disabilities, such as the blind.
The IPTC says that web accessibility…
Palm’s latest product is a pair of TWS earbuds called Buds Pro
October 28, 2021
Over three years ago TCL resurrected the once prominent Palm brand with the Palm phone. Today the new Palm brand is bringing in a new addition to its portfolio in the form of wireless earbuds dubbed Palm Buds Pro. These offer in ear fit with silicone tips, ANC with three microphones on each bud and over 24 hours of listening with the charging case.
Palm Buds Pro key features (images…
WhatsApp history can be transferred from an iPhone to any phone launching with Android 12
October 28, 2021
For a short while you’ve been able to transfer your WhatsApp history from an iPhone to a Samsung device, and now this capability is being extended to all Google Pixels too.
Not just that, however – Google is announcing that any phone launching with Android 12…
One UI 4 beta coming to Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3
October 28, 2021
Shortly after giving us a detailed look at One UI 4 via official promo videos Samsung announced via its Members forum that it’s bringing One UI 4 open beta to its Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3. Users of the two most recent Samsung foldables will soon be able to install…
Huawei keeps expanding its wearable portfolio, with the latest addition being the Watch Fit Mini. It has a rectangular screen, but the body is slightly taller and narrower, as well as lighter than any other Watch Fit wearable so far.
The Mini variant has a smaller screen, lighter body, but retains all the features from its bigger sibling, as well as long battery life and physical button on the…
